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New Payment Models Would Help Medicaid Cover Opioid Addiction Treatment During Incarceration The Pew Charitable Trusts

These programs allow someone to completely focus on their recovery. They have medical staff on hand to monitor and treat withdrawal symptoms. For some people, medication is an effective way to maintain abstinence from their addiction until they can better manage the challenge of recovery on their own. There are three things that you can […]

Addiction vs Dependence: Differences In Drug Abuse Terms

This is when a person depends on a substance or behavior emotionally, such as when stressed. Many people who use the term “dependence” are referring to physical dependence. The terms “addiction” and “dependence” can seem similar, but they are different. Most opiates, whether prescription-based or street drugs, can disrupt the brain’s natural chemical balance and […]